Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]and it should be done in the dark and people with arthritis get a large handicap, say minus 60 seconds off recorded time. > From: "Mark Pope" <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com> > Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:54:15 +0100 > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For > > I think a minor adjustment is needed, namely : Contestants to wear > mittens. > > Perhaps there should be a 'handicap' race for those of us who use the 'M' > grip - I'm not sure if it confers an advantage or not. > > Finally, will drug tests under IOC rules be obligatory? You'll never > nandralone... > > > Regards > > Mark Pope > Swindon, Wilts > UK > > http://www.monomagic.co.uk > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Adam Bridge" <abridge@mac.com> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: 04 October 2001 17:14 > Subject: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For > > >> The environment for the contest shall included but not be limited to: >> >> A 5% grade >> Cinder footing (mud acceptable alternative) >> Ambient temperature 12 C >> Wind across the contest field of approximately 25 kph gusty if possible >> >> Each contestant will bring their own M6 with lens and loaded with a fully >> exposed roll of film (36 exposures.) >> >> Each contestant will be issued a cassette of 36 exposure film in its >> canister. >> >> At the GO command contestants must rewind the exposed film, remove and > save >> the cassette, and then load their camera and take a properly exposed and >> focused photo of a transient subject to be provided by the contest staff. >> >> At the command "GO" a mister will spray into the stream of wind machine to >> simulate a very light mist. >> >> This is to simulate a shot you absolutely HAVE to get. >> >> First person to shoot a technically good photography wins. >> >> Everyone repairs to the local pub while the film is processed. >> >> Winner doesn't pay for his drinks. >> >> Adam Bridge >> >> -- >> To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html >> > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html